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GSA appeals order to take down fence by July 2
The General Services Administration appeals a court order to remove the fence at the Eugene Federal Building by July 2, citing security concerns.
Hoffman Construction Company: DPW Project No. 19607 SW Vets Home Boise
Bid Package:#4 - Rebid Remaining Scopes
Contractor backlog reaches nine months
Contractor backlog rose to 9.1 months in may, driven by nationwide data center investments, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors.
City eyes requiring energy score disclosures for home sellers
Eugene City Council advances a proposal requiring home sellers to disclose Home Energy Scores to buyers, aiming to improve energy efficiency awareness.
EC Electric: Vancouver Public Operation Campus Underground Electrical Bid
LINKS: https://omwbe.wa.gov/bid-opportunities/ec-electric-vancouver-public-operation-campus-underground-electrical-bid-package
Slayden: Aumsville WWTP Improvements
LINKS: [email protected]
LMC Construction: Flatworks
LMC Construction is soliciting proposals for the Flatworks Affordable Housing project
Airline expanding maintenance with new facility
Alaska Airlines is building a 125,000-square-foot maintenance hangar at Portland International Airport to expand aircraft servicing capacity and create jobs.
Port project gets $25 million federal grant
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay received a $25 million federal grant to advance the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project with NorthPoint Development.
Condo project in Portland land use review intakes | June 29, 2026
A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Type 1 procedure (historic resource review) 鈥� pending聽 聽 […]
$8.7 million office renovation in Portland building permits | June 29, 2026
A weekly list of the most notable commercial building and facility permits issued and received in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Building Permits Issued: $974,511 聽 […]
Bryan Northrop | Skanska
Skanska has promoted Bryan Northrop to executive vice president and general manager of its Advanced Technology operating unit.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
